The 2026 Staff Engagement Survey is Launching Soon — Your Voice Matters!

The 2026 Young Life Staff Engagement Survey will officially launch on November 9 and run through November 23, 2026! This second annual survey provides a vital, confidential space for all full-time and part-time staff across field ministry, camping, and mission services to share honest feedback.

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Collaborations Between Young Life Committees and Churches Help Areas Flourish

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Engaging committee members to develop meaningful collaborations with local churches is an excellent way to benefit the local area by:

  •       Utilizing committee members’ talent and passion beyond meetings and fundraisers
  •       Helping to recruit volunteers
  •       Increasing funding
  •       Developing long-term discipleship strategies
  •       Offering facility usage

Collaborations also benefit churches by:

  •       Providing support and training for youth pastors
  •       Helping fill the void for new churches without a youth ministry
  •       Helping to draw new families to the church
  •       Providing WyldLife Weekends
  •       Offering service roles for congregants

Contact Rick Beckwith to discuss your vision and get a tool kit to help committees approach churches.

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Open Enrollment is Here

For U.S. staff, open enrollment for 2027 benefits is here! From October 28 through November 12, 2026, eligible staff will have the opportunity to review options and make any changes, with coverage effective January 1, 2027. This is the one time each year when staff can make changes or elect voluntary benefits without a qualifying…

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The 2026 Staff Engagement Survey is Launching Soon — Your Voice Matters!

The 2026 Young Life Staff Engagement Survey will officially launch on November 9 and run through November 20, 2026! This second annual survey provides a vital, confidential space for all full-time and part-time staff across field ministry, camping, and mission services to share honest feedback. Your daily work forms the foundation of our mission. Participating…

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End-of-Year Giving Deadlines

As the Christmas giving season approaches, please remember that to be counted toward the 2026 calendar year, all donations must be received at our CDS processing center and postmarked by December 31, 2026. You can find the processing center address and additional deadlines on Staff Resources. Here are some helpful reminders to ensure timely processing:…

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Google Workspace – U.S. Field Updates

The Google Workspace team is busy preparing and is excited to welcome U.S. field staff into Google Workspace! As we get closer to launch, here are a few important dates and next steps to help you get ready for the transition. U.S. field staff will receive login instructions the week of November 16. Sign up…

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